Modding Ideas on mounting my VFD

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  1. GreatOldOne

    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    I want to mount my new VFD in the drive plate I cut for my dead LCD:

    LCD Mount

    Problem is, I can't mount it the same way (hot glue round the screen).

    This is because the VFD hasn't got a metal clip protecting the screen, so the glue would ooze through the contact legs from the Screen to the PCB. This would make future removal a pain or an imposibility without shagging the display.

    I've tried expoxying some hex standoff's to the drive plate, but they're brittle (and where in the wrong place! ;) ) so you can't tighten the bolts.

    So - Any suggestions, Guys?
     
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    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    Oh - I forgot to mention that the VFD has the same dimensions as the old LCD (PCB, mounting holes etc).
     
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    GreatOldOne Wannabe Martian

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    No Ideas? Can't believe that the talented individuals that frequent this forum (Hoping flattery will get me ideas :) ) haven't got any....
     
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    DreXeL What's a Dremel?

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    That's exactly what I did, exept I used super-glue to stick the standoffs. Worked a treat.
     
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    Ok, I'll try that. Thanks
     
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